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Twitter Phished? It's an Easy Mistake to Make

Twitter phishing attacks caught some users off-guard this week, and some expressed surprise that such attacks remain effective.

Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised: Not only do we tend to trust direct messages sent by friends, but the rise of short URLs and a trend towards federated login systems (Facebook Connect et al) may further confuse new users.

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